Hello, Everyone!
This is an announcement that McFarland just published a book entitled The Relevant Library: Essays on Adapting to Changing Needs edited by Vera Gubnitskaia- https://mcfarlandbooks.com/newly-published-the-relevant-library/. It consists of 34 essays divided into nine parts. Mary Beth Riedner (IGARD Membership Chair) co-wrote one of the essays entitled “Becoming a Dementia-Friendly Library” with Karen Maki and Miriam Lytle. The chapter is included in Part VI – Expanding Accessibility.
The chapter focuses on the practical aspects of designing and implementing the Tales & Travel Memories program which originated at the Gail Borden Public Library in Elgin, IL., including the following topics:
- Assessing Local Need
- Demographics and Statistics
- Nursing Homes, Assisted Living Facilities and Adult Day Programs
- Marketing
- Staffing
- Choosing Materials
- The Program in Action
- Evaluation
- What Other Libraries are Doing
- Dementia Friendly America
IGARD hopes that this essay might serve as another stimulus for libraries everywhere to begin offering programs and services for those living with dementia!
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